Literature Immersion Assignment 5- Passport to Multicultural Literature by

Article #1/Need for Diversity in Collections: Your Multicultural Literature Guide

clbaughman — 2024-04-11 09:51:32 UTC

This article from Boston University provides a thorough, in-depth look at multicultural literature with step by step support for your library.

Let's start with a definition: WHAT IS MULTICULTURAL LITERACY?

clbaughman — 2024-04-11 09:51:32 UTC

Multicultural Literature is "literature which embraces many cultures and where culture itself is an integral part of the story."

Article #2: Need for Diversity in Collections: Why You Should Teach Multicultural Literature

clbaughman — 2024-04-11 09:51:32 UTC

This blog highlights the important reasons why teachers should incorporate multicultural literature in their curricululum.

LGBTQIA Resource List (Multicultural Area #1)

clbaughman — 2024-04-12 17:18:06 UTC

Source #1: Colours of Us

Source #2: The Children's Book Council

Source #3: LibGuides

Source #4: The American Council of Learned Societies

Source #5: Social Justice Books

Ethnic Minorities Resource List (Multicultural Area #2)

clbaughman — 2024-04-12 17:23:28 UTC

Source #1: We Need Diverse Books

Source #2: Little Free Library

Source #3: Social Justice Books

Source #4: High School Ethnic Studies Initiative Library Guide (UCal - Berkley)

Source #5: Children's Book Council

Article #3: What does "multicultural literature" REALLY mean?

clbaughman — 2024-04-12 17:29:23 UTC

A look from student's perspective at University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse as they ask the question, "What does Multicultural Literature really mean?")

Websites & Blogs Recommending Diverse Titles:

clbaughman — 2024-04-12 17:48:47 UTC

Resource #1: Dr. Lori Friensen: 21 Children's Books that Teach Diversity and Compassion

Resource #2: Social Justice Books

Resource #3: New York Times: "14 Antiracist Books for Kids and Teens"

Resource #4: Scholastic

Resource #5: Anderson's Bookshop